Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care
Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care
University Medical Center Utrecht
Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
P.O. Box 85500 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands

Tel: +31 (0)30 250 93 58
Fax: +31 (0)30 250 54 80
Email: juliuscenter@umcutrecht.nl
Internet: http://www.juliuscentrum.nl/julius/home/tabid/96/Default.aspx


Courses on this page:    MSc Epidemiology

Course Title MSc Epidemiology
Institution Utrecht: Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care
Country The Netherlands
Type Research Degree: M.Sc. / M.Phil. / Ph.D.
Topics Public/Global Health: Epidemiology and Disease Control
Healthcare areas: Infectious Diseases
Healthcare areas: Veterinary Medicine
Health Research and Methods: Epidemiology
Health Research and Methods: Evidence-Based Medicine
Clinical Research and Methods
Language English
Degree, Credits MSc
Location Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Utrecht
Objectives/
Content

Epidemiology is a scientific discipline widely asked for in clinical (human or veterinary) research, industry and policymaking. With ‘evidence based medicine' setting the new standards, need for specialists in design, data collection, analysis and interpretation of epidemiological and clinical research is growing.
This program covers the methods for quantitative analysis and evaluation of occurrence relations in human or veterinary medicine.
Fields of epidemiological research are:

  • Etiologic Research
  • Diagnostic Research
  • Prognostic Research
  • Therapeutic Research

Domains / Specializations:

  • Clinical Epidemiology
  • Veterinary Epidemiology
  • Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
  • Pharmacoepidemiolog
  • Environmental and Occupational Epidemiolog
Next Beginning 1 September
Duration 2 years
Requirements
  • You need to have a B.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Biology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Environmental Sciences or equivalent for admission to this program. Basic medical knowledge is a prerequisite
  • We expect an explicit interest in applied (bio)medical research and affinity with one of the aforementioned domains.
  • Proficiency (written and spoken) in English.
Coordinator M. Kluijtmans, PhD
Tel: +31 (0) 30 250 8484,
Email: msc-epidemiology@umcutrecht.nl
Course Fee

€ 15,076

For further
information

For all details on application procedures, finance, housing etcetera for students from outside Utrecht University contact the Student Service Centre :
PO box 80125, 3508 TC Utrecht, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)30 253 7000 (Monday to Friday 10-12 am and 1-5 pm)
Fax: +31 (0)30 253 2627
Email: studentenservice@ssc.usc.uu.nl
Internet: Click here or http://www.msc-epidemiology.nl/

Last update 07/01/2009 mas
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